Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-27
Q1What recent issue led the Tamil Nadu police to track returnees from Southeast Asian countries?Options
ADrug traffickingBCyber slaveryCIllegal immigrationDArms smuggling
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Correct answer
Cyber slavery
Explanation
Tamil Nadu police have been tracking individuals returning from Southeast Asian countries as part of a crackdown on cyber slavery operations.
Q2The Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government to formulate a rehabilitation scheme for which community at the taluk level?Options
ASenior citizensBOrphaned childrenCTranspersonsDMigrant workers
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Transpersons
Explanation
The Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to come up with a rehabilitation scheme for transpersons at the taluk level.
Q3What significant economic achievement has Tamil Nadu recently accomplished, as reported by The Hindu?Options
AAchieving a balanced budgetBAttracting the most foreign direct investmentCRecording double-digit economic growthDEliminating state debt
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Correct answer
Recording double-digit economic growth
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has once again recorded double-digit economic growth, showcasing a strong performance in its state economy.
Q4Which institution achieved a deep-tech milestone by incubating 112 startups and filing 431 patents in FY 2025-26?Options
AAnna UniversityBIIT MadrasCVIT VelloreDSRM Institute of Science and Technology
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras has achieved a deep-tech milestone, incubating 112 startups and filing 431 patents in the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Q5Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and TVK President Vijay recently expressed strong concerns regarding the proposed delimitation exercise. What is their primary apprehension about its impact?Options
AIncrease in Naxal activitiesBDilution of Southern states' representation in ParliamentCDecrease in central government grantsDImposition of a single language policy
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Correct answer
Dilution of Southern states' representation in Parliament
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin and TVK President Vijay have warned that the proposed delimitation exercise would dilute the voice and representation of Southern states in Parliament.
Q6ISRO has announced plans to include which category of individuals in its future crewed space missions, including Gaganyaan?Options
ASenior scientists onlyBMilitary personnel onlyCCivilian STEM expertsDInternational astronauts
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Civilian STEM experts
Explanation
ISRO plans to invite STEM experts, including civilians, to accompany astronauts on crewed space missions like Gaganyaan, expanding its astronaut cadre.
Q7What is the name of the DRDO-developed satellite imaging system recently received by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for real-time security support?Options
AAkashBDrishtiCPrajnaDTrishul
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Correct answer
Prajna
Explanation
The MHA has received 'Prajna', a DRDO-developed satellite imaging system, to provide real-time security support.
Q8The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has a significant outlay of ₹1.91 Lakh Crore across how many strategic sectors?Options
A10B12C14D16
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Correct answer
14
Explanation
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, with an outlay of ₹1.91 Lakh Crore, covers 14 strategic sectors to boost domestic manufacturing.
Q9Who were awarded the 'Player of the Year' in the men's and women's categories respectively at the recent Hockey India awards?Options
AManpreet Singh, Rani RampalBHardik Singh, Navneet KaurCP.R. Sreejesh, Savita PuniaDHarmanpreet Singh, Deep Grace Ekka
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Correct answer
Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur
Explanation
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named 'Player of the Year' in the men's and women's categories respectively at the Hockey India awards.
Q10The Union Cabinet recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and which African nation for standardization and conformity assessment?Options
AKenyaBNigeriaCEthiopiaDMali
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Mali
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved an MoU between India and Mali for cooperation in the fields of standardization and conformity assessment.
Q11What proposal is currently under consideration regarding judicial officers in Tamil Nadu, as mentioned by the Chief Justice?Options
AReducing their working hoursBIncreasing their retirement ageCMandating compulsory training abroadDIntroducing a new transfer policy
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Increasing their retirement age
Explanation
The Chief Justice stated that a proposal to increase the retirement age of judicial officers in Tamil Nadu is currently under consideration.
Q12A recent report indicates an anticipated drop of approximately 1 lakh in school admissions in Tamil Nadu. What is the reason cited for this decline?Options
ALack of school infrastructureBRevised age rule for admissionsCDecline in birth rateDIncrease in private school fees
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Correct answer
Revised age rule for admissions
Explanation
School admissions in Tamil Nadu are expected to drop by 1 lakh due to the revised age rule for admissions.